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PhD candidate in invasion ecology, Adelaide University

Red-eared sliders were once popular pets but are currently banned in Australia. These turtles are still regularly found in the wild and being kept as illegal pets. Pablo Garcia-Diaz

July 2, 2017

Here’s what you need to know about exotic pets in Australia

Pablo García-Díaz, University of Adelaide; Miquel Vall-llosera, and Phill Cassey, University of Adelaide

Exotic pets may rank highly on the novelty and excitement scale, but little is known about their ownership in Australia.

Boa constrictors are frequently found at large in Australia, despite being banned. Marcos André/flickr

November 16, 2016

Alien invaders: the illegal reptile trade is a serious threat to Australia

Pablo García-Díaz, University of Adelaide; Joshua Ross, University of Adelaide, and Phill Cassey, University of Adelaide

Keeping non-native reptiles as pets is against the law – with good reason. Alien species traded on the black market can potentially establish themselves in the wild if they are released or escape.

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